Hughesville, Missouri facts for kids
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Hughesville, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Hughesville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pettis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 1,293.10/sq mi (500.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65334
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-33652 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398557 |
Hughesville is a small village located in the central part of Pettis County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 150 people lived there.
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History of Hughesville
Hughesville was officially started in 1871 by a man named Reece Hughes. He decided to name the new village after his own last name. A post office has been open in Hughesville since 1872, helping people send and receive mail for over a century.
Some important historical places in Hughesville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their special history. These include the Osage Farms Resettlement Properties and the Gen. David Thomson House.
Geography and Location
Hughesville is located in Missouri, about nine miles (14 kilometers) northwest of a larger city called Sedalia. You can find it along Missouri Route H.
The village is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.30 square kilometers (0.12 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 134 | — | |
| 1970 | 92 | −31.3% | |
| 1980 | 152 | 65.2% | |
| 1990 | 174 | 14.5% | |
| 2000 | 174 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 183 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 150 | −18.0% | |
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Hughesville's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 183 people living in Hughesville. These people lived in 70 different homes, and 49 of these homes were families. Most of the people living in the village were White.
The average age of people in Hughesville in 2010 was about 37.5 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old, and about 14% were 65 years or older.
Education in Hughesville
Hughesville is home to Northwest High School, a public school for students in the area. The school's mascot is the Mustang. Students at Northwest High School can play various sports, including 8-man Football, Volleyball, Basketball (for both girls and boys), Softball, Baseball, and Cheerleading.
Parks and Recreation
Hughesville has one park where residents can relax and play. It is located towards the western part of the village.
See also
In Spanish: Hughesville (Misuri) para niños
